Evan Buchtenkirch

• Coordinate the preparation and design of proposals (RFP/RFQ) for four office locations in the pursuit of bringing the company new work in the form of multi-million dollar projects. Responsible for managing the entire proposal process, ensuring that the company's submissions are high-quality, persuasive, and meet client needs. • Assist in the process of New Business Development and Client Retention. • Collaborate with Architects, Engineers, and Executives on project reports/updates and drone flights. • Manage all jobsite signage, coordinating orders and invoices. • Ensure that all external communications and proposals align with brand standards and corporate identity with a focus on advancing the companies presence and position in the industry.

In my time with the Helen Wells Agency, I have worked for high profile clients across many sectors of media including clothing modeling, commercial acting, and print & social media advertisements. My experience in this industry has given me tons of insight into media relations, talent management, high-level video production, and the acting & modeling industry as a whole. This exposure has allowed for me to bolster my public speaking abilities and continue to grow my network on a national level. Within the last year I have worked with the NBA, Homefield Apparel, Core Spaces, and Java House Coffee.

•Ensure productivity and manage a high-volume restaurant's preparation, production, and inventory levels. •Manage the flow of a shift including cutting hours, tending to guest requests and resolving conflict. •Trusted with training and developing new associates and communicating on-the-job responsibilities while regulating corporate safety, health, and sanitation standards. •Received multiple promotions over the course of my tenure (Food Runner -> FOH Shift Lead -> Cook -> Kitchen Manager)

•Led the implementation of Cosential CRM into the company’s ecosystem, reaching 100% data integrity while managing data uploads; Managed and updated projects and opportunities through the sales pipeline; Ran recurring and specialized reports to provide business development and marketing with a streamlined proposal processes. •Developed SEO strategy for new company website, created engaging content including videos, graphics, and newsletters to enhance company branding and online presence, generated proposals and RFQs for key projects across 15 market segments. •Revamped the new hire orientation process by developing an informative training video, streamlining content delivery, and reducing overall orientation time by 50%, enhancing onboarding efficiency for Human Resources.

•Waited and tended to 100-200 high-profile guests for a world-renowned fine dining establishment nightly. •Solved problems on the fly in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. •Intensive use of time management skills to ensure customer retention and satisfaction paralleling company efficiency.